When Coco came, Lakhi’s world grew even brighter

When Coco came, Lakhi’s world grew even brighter. Timid and fearful little Coco had been deprived a mother for her entire life, but Lakhi stepped into the role with absolute ease. She never hesitated to seek Coco out when the younger elephant cried, or to stay close by her side out on walks, occasionally enveloping the smaller elephant with her trunk in a safe embrace. As if taking a cue from Asha, Lakhi made sure that Coco always felt safe and loved, and stood protectively over her whenever she lay down for a nap.

With time, Lakhi’s age caught up with her, and she showed signs of slowing down, old injuries got inflamed and she seemed to prefer resting against the mud beds in her enclosure

With time, Lakhi’s age caught up with her, and she showed signs of slowing down, old injuries got inflamed and she seemed to prefer resting against the mud beds in her enclosure. Late Saturday evening on the 3rd of March, she seemed more weary than usual, and even as her knees buckled under her, Asha and Coco rushed to her side to support her. Asha appeared calm and strong, as if she knew in her own way that this was it – Coco panicked initially, rushing about and running circles around her fallen friend. The team rushed in, the crane was called in to lift her back to her feet and support her – the elephants moved aside and watched, Asha touching them gently as they huddled together. They stood back as the team tried to get her back to her feet, even the younger elephants seemed uncharacteristically calm. Maybe they knew, maybe they realised it was time to let go and had their chance to say their goodbyes, and wanted to let her pass in peace. Lakhi resisted being lifted, as if she too knew her time had come. She let out her final breath and slumped down against the mud bed, eyes shut looking like she was completely at peace. As the team moved away, heartbroken, Asha rumbled loudly from where she was standing, but none of the elephants moved – Coco let out a small wail, and from every enclosure elephants responded softly with rumbles, trumpets and huffs all the way from the bulls to the closerby females like Phoolkali like an orchestra of calm, reassuring solidarity for their fallen friend.

Lakhi leaves behind broken hearts around the world

Lakhi leaves behind broken hearts around the world. Asha refused to eat the entire day, refused to budge from the spot on which she last lay. She’s been listless and mournful, albeit quiet – running her trunk through the mud and letting out the most heartbreaking guttural rumbling sounds every few minutes. Ever so often, Coco or Peanut or Suzy will respond. Once in a while another elephant will rumble back. Her keeper stands beside her, talking to her and trying in his own way to comfort her. He hand fed her a bucket of greens last night which she ate slowly and sadly. He talks to her awhile about Lakhi, how beautiful and calm she was, about how incredible their friendship was and how much he misses her too. He tried calling her into the shade, but she remained rooted to spot her friend had passed.

Large herbivores such as elephants contribute to tree diversity

A recent study using satellite data has highlighted the critical role that large herbivores play in promoting tree diversity in forest ecosystems. The research showed that areas with abundant large herbivores like elephants had more varied tree cover and more tree diversity. This finding underscores the importance of large herbivores in many ecosystems and that they should have primary importance in conservation strategies, particularly in the context of global efforts to combat climate change and extinction. Help big herbivores every time you shop and #Boycottpalmoil and #Boycott4Wildlife in the supermarket!

African Forest Elephants’s Movements Depend on Their Personalities

African forest elephants roam the dense rainforests of West and Central Africa where they subsist largely on a diet of fruit. They shape forests by dispersing fruit and seeds, browsing, and creating an extensive trail network.

When Coco came, Lakhi’s world grew even brighter

When Coco came, Lakhi’s world grew even brighter. Timid and fearful little Coco had been deprived a mother for her entire life, but Lakhi stepped into the role with absolute ease. She never hesitated to seek Coco out when the younger elephant cried, or to stay close by her side out on walks, occasionally enveloping the smaller elephant with her trunk in a safe embrace. As if taking a cue from Asha, Lakhi made sure that Coco always felt safe and loved, and stood protectively over her whenever she lay down for a nap.

When I was sitting on the balcony

Meeting was held at the house of Nityananda Bhumik, Akkas Miah was Present (09 July 2019) 
Nittananda Nittanondo Boumik, Abdul Akkas Miah, Aftar Amin Akash.
নিত্যানন্দ ভূমিকের বাড়িতে সভা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে 
Meeting was held at the house of Nityananda Bhumik, Akkas Miah was present.
নিত্যানন্দ ভূমিকের বাড়িতে সভা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়, আক্কাস মিয়া উপস্থিত ছিলেন। 🏡 Nirvoypur, Nirbhoypur, Kathalia, Sonamura, Sepahijala, West-Tripura, Indians.

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Extinction, When Did Arsinoitherium Die Out

The habitat of Arsinoitherium was disrupted by significant climate change that occurred in the Late Eocene. The temperature changed from being hot to being much more chilly. Due to this, their moist forested environment was lost, and grasslands and savannas began to grow. A few of these mammals survived still and began to change habitats, looking for other parts of the continent that were still warm and had enough food for them. However, by the Middle Oligocene, these animals could no longer move around as much, as most of their food sources had been destroyed. Consequently, they went extinct shortly after this period.

When Coco came, Lakhi’s world grew even brighter

When Coco came, Lakhi’s world grew even brighter. Timid and fearful little Coco had been deprived a mother for her entire life, but Lakhi stepped into the role with absolute ease. She never hesitated to seek Coco out when the younger elephant cried, or to stay close by her side out on walks, occasionally enveloping the smaller elephant with her trunk in a safe embrace. As if taking a cue from Asha, Lakhi made sure that Coco always felt safe and loved, and stood protectively over her whenever she lay down for a nap.

Goats May Be Able to Tell When Their Buddies Are Feeling Good or Baaad

You may not guess it when they are happily gnawing on your shoelaces, but goats are smart, complex creatures. Their emotional intelligence is a particularly interesting point of inquiry. Research has shown that goats, highly social animals that congregate in herds, are sensitive to human facial expressions, and that their vocalizations encode information about their emotional states. Now, a new study suggests that goats are able to distinguish between positive and negative emotions expressed in other goats’ calls—and that these calls might affect how the listener is feeling too.

Factors To Consider When Building A Geodesic Home

According to Shelter Structures, a specialist company in mobile and modular space solutions, here are some things to consider before building geodesic domes: 

Consider the purpose and diameter of your dome house before buying a geodesic dome kit. Domes above 20 meters are great for large-scale social gatherings, events, and art exhibitions, while 10-20 meter domes work best for small concerts, outdoor weddings, and corporate events. Geodesic domes below 10 meters are suitable for greenhouses, Airbnbs, hotels, campgrounds, and workspaces. 
Your budget is crucial as it determines dome homes' size, design, and quality. Geodesic domes below 10 m are more affordable for those with limited budgets.
You must also use high-quality materials like PVC, polycarbonate, and pre-drilled frame tubes. Ensure that everything is labeled correctly and that you have all you need. You'll need tools like thick ropes, a tape measure, a step ladder, electric and adjustable wrenches, and a utility knife. You'll also need a hammer drill if the structure is on a concrete foundation.
Consider the local building regulations and permits you might need. There are varying zoning laws and building codes that can affect your construction. Ensure you have all necessary permits to avoid unnecessary stress.

Socks smell when wearing shoes in winter, tips to solve

With the change of seasons, winter has descended in the country.  And at this time many people's feet smell bad when they wear shoes with socks.  Foot odor is usually caused by wearing socks for a long time.  The biggest cause of sweaty feet in winter is wearing covered shoes.  But sweat is not the only cause of bad breath.  Foot odor is called bromodosis.

When to Mulch Your Garden Flowers

The right time to mulch a garden is dependent on what type of plant material you are mulching and the weather conditions. In general, mid- to late-spring is mulching season; this is when the soil is warming up from the freezing temperatures it experienced all winter. Mulching too early will slow down the warming process, which the soil needs to do its job.